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The LEAD Program is brought to you by the Office of Student Activities and Student Development Programs.
FALL 2010 APPLICATION:
To apply for the Fall 2010 LEAD Co-Cirricular Certificate Program go HERE and fill out the online application. See below for program information and important dates to remember.
LEAD DESCRIPTION:
The LEAD co-curricular certificate program is designed for upper-class students (Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors) looking for leadership development opportunities that will contribute to their personal development and help achieve their leadership potential. Using Kouzes’ and Posner’s nationally recognized Five Practices of Exemplary Student Leadership as a foundation, the majority of the program consists of workshops that participants elect to attend based on their individual interests and leadership goals. While the LEAD Certificate offers participants the flexibility to create their own curriculum, there are common program features that include:
* Introduction to, and administration of, the Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI), the only leadership tool designed specifically for student leaders and approaches leadership as a measurable, learnable, and teachable set of behaviors. This 360° leadership assessment tool helps student leaders measure their leadership competencies, while guiding them through the process of applying Kouzes and Posner’s acclaimed Five Practices of Exemplary Student Leadership® model to real-life challenges.
* Support and guidance from a Philadelphia University leadership mentor that will assist in processing LPI results, maximize your benefits through the LEAD certificate, serve as personal resource and consult with you throughout the program, and beyond.
* Choice of topical and interactive workshops offered throughout the semester designed to develop your leadership skills and increase your networking opportunities with other student leaders in a variety of contexts. Successful participants must choose, but are not limited to, four workshops from the various offerings during the semester they are participating in order to complete the progam. Workshops are available on a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the PhilaU student. Tracks will be suggested for various leadership positions, such as student organization leaders and resident assistants.
* Culminating luncheon and workshop that integrates reflection and content from selected workshops with action planning to help ensure students achieve their leadership potential.
For a more complete overview of the LEAD Program go HERE.
FALL 2010 PROGRAM TIMELINE:
* April 12th - Student Pre-Registration begins.
* May 24th - Faculty / Staff Recruitment begins.
* July 31st - Deadline for Faculty /Staff sign-ups.
* August 27th - Student Applications due.
* September 8th or 9th - Mentor Orientation.
* September 10th - Student's "Intent To Participate" due
* October 7th - Opening Ceremony.
* October 25th - LEAD Sessions begin.
* November 19th - LEAD Sessions end.
* December 2nd - Closing Ceremony.
2009 PROGRAM:
On December 3, 2009 faculty, staff, family and friends gathered to celebrate 65 Philadelphia University students and their completion of the LEAD Co-Cirricular Certificate Program. Students from varied majors and leadership backgrounds shared their experiences. LEAD provided both personal and professional growth. Over 30 faculty, staff and alumni were involved in the program acting as mentors and session facilitators.
WHAT DID STUDENTS SAY?:
"I was very glad to have met my mentor. That relationship is the most important that came out of LEAD."
"LEAD was more helpful that I had thought that it would be. The workshops really helped me to look at situations differently, and gave me the skills to apply them on and off campus."
"It was a great experience and I felt that I learned a lot that could help me now and in the future."
"The program is helpful especially for those looking to be leaders on campus so it gives others the opportunity to explore their leadership options."
"Great experience and very worth while. It's a good way to evaluate and grow."
LEAD STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Timothy Butler, Assistant Dean /
Director of the Campus Center and Student Activities
Aurelio Valente, Assistant Dean of Student Development Programs
Missy Stolfi, Associate Director of Student Development Programs
Heather Horowitz, Assistant Director of Student Activities for Programming
Rachel Bills,VP of the Student Government Association
Office of Student Activities
Phone: 215.951.2744
Fax: 215.951.2644
Email: studentactivities@Philau.edu
